SONIC IMPACT

In 1981, a 21 year old DJ pulls off the stunt of a lifetime... he snags an exclusive interview with Mick Jagger. He then convinces Mick to get the Rolling Stones to play an intimate club gig in Worcester, Mass where the young DJ gets the thrill of a lifetime, introducing his idols on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Zealand teenager's discovery of Pearl Jam ignites a life long passion, that impacts every aspect of his life from his love life to his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Mirkovich has been the Band Leader of The Voice for over 20 seasons. But as a kid he had rock star dreams as a member of the Kiss Army, idolizing the band. Those dreams came true in 2006 when he was asked to go on tour with one of his musical heroes Paul Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 90's, Bryan Terry was a high school senior who came up with a genius scheme to meet his hip hop heroes, Beastie Boys . He pretends to have a Public Access TV show and scores a huge interview with the band at Lollapalooza. It's Bryan's "Ferris Bueller moment" and changes his life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Eliot Goldberg becomes the guest and tells his Sonic Impact story. He gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he meets and gets to play a song with one of his musical heroes, Neil Finn of Crowded House. His co-host and daughter Olivia takes over the interviewing chores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A boy who grew up idolizing The Monkees, reunites the band two decades later for a blockbuster nationwide tour. The experience transforms the young music manager's life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A young rock guitarist who grows up worshipping Eddie Van Halen, years later gets to spend a "lost weekend" in Cabo with his guitar hero and the rest of the band. The highlight of the weekend is seeing his Eddie perform up close in a tiny Mexican club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An middle schooler performs as Boy George in an 80s Lip Sync contest. 30 years later, he gets to personally thank the singer for inspiring him to become his true self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 15-year-old boy travels to Jamaica with his single mom for a benefit concert, where an unknown local reggae artist named Bob Marley changes the trajectory of his life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist’s music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their idol. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia, SONIC IMPACT is a love letter from music fans to the artists that most influenced them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, my daughter Olive and I sit down with the Grammy-winning force of nature, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, for a conversation that's as powerful as her legendary vocals. She takes us behind the curtain of the absolute metal event of the year—the final Black Sabbath tribute—where rock gods gathered, and she stood as the only female performer invited to honor Ozzy Osbourne. What's the real story behind her name's secret connection to the Prince of Darkness himself? Lzzy gets raw and real, sharing how she went from a kid on a Pennsylvania farm to an icon, channeling what she calls the "beautiful panic" of the stage and the defiant spirit it takes to lead as a woman in hard rock. This isn't just an interview; it's a lesson in legacy, a blueprint for creative survival, and the untold story of a journey fueled by passion and a little childlike wonder. You have to listen to believe it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sonic Impact, we're pulling back the curtain with our good friend and an absolute legend behind the glass, the incredible Bill Appleberry. Ever wonder what happens when you're working late at the iconic A&M Studios and Paul McCartney casually walks in asking to play the piano for a bit? Bill was there. We get into the jaw-dropping, full-circle story of how winning tickets to see The Eagles at age 12—and not being allowed to go!—led to him being on stage with Joe Walsh years later, asking himself, "What the hell am I doing here?" From crafting a #1 R&B hit with the vocal group Shy to deep-diving into records with Stone Temple Pilots and The Wallflowers, Bill's journey is a masterclass in being at the right place at the right time, with the talent to back it up. This isn't just an interview; it's a collection of unbelievable stories from a man who has truly lived the rock and roll dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sonic Impact, we sit down with the voice of a generation, Kevin Martin, the iconic frontman of the multi-platinum Seattle rock band Candlebox. We unpack the raw, unfiltered story of a band that felt like an outsider in their own hometown, even as their debut album exploded across the globe. Kevin takes us on an incredible journey from his punk rock roots that gave his teenage anger a voice, to sharing a stage with Henry Rollins at his very first concert. You’ll hear the deeply personal and emotional origin story behind their smash hit "Far Behind"—a tribute that defines a legendary moment in music history—and what it was really like being signed by Madonna. This isn’t just about the music; it's about the moments that shaped the man, the blessings and the curses of sudden fame, and the surprising reason he still gets nervous every single time he walks on stage. You think you know Candlebox? You have no idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Russell, lead singer and songwriter of Head and the Heart takes us on a musical journey from Virginia to Seattle, through his influences, life experiences and songs that lead to the formation of one of the most enduring bands of the last 15 years with hits like Lost In My Mind, All We Ever Knew, Rivers and Roads, Missed Connection and countless others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raised in Erie, PA, Train frontman Pat Monahan was inspired by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin to pursue his rock n' roll dreams. Without any musical training, Pat learns how to sing, moves to San Fran, forms Train and against all odds goes on to write and record some of the biggest hits of the past 25 years - including "Soul Sister," "Drive By," "Marry Me," "Drops of Jupiter" and climbs the heights of rock stardom. Years later Pat will record a Led Zeppelin 2 tribute album to honor his musical heroes, which gets the stamp of approval from the band. Humble and low key, Pat continues to pass on his love of his British rock gods, and his musical gifts to his 12 year old son who is now a talented singer in his own right. As Train goes out on the road this summer with REO Speedwagon, this career retrospective captures Pat Monahan at the perfect moment, still rockin' and rolling and still searching for new ways to move and inspire his fans through his lyrical and vocal talents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a podcast about The Black Keys, who were inspired by the raw blues artists of Fat Possum Records and indie rock. On this epic episode, Dan and Pat take us through their amazing history- from their unexpected formation, through years of struggling to breakout, to eventually dealing with "sudden" massive success. And despite reaching the heights of rock stardom, the iconic rock duo from Ohio have stayed true to their raw roots, while at the same time expanding their sonic palette, including recently recording with one of their biggest inspirations- Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Considered one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Neil Finn has been writing brilliant melodic pop masterpieces for nearly 50 years. First as a member of the influential New Zealand avant garde band Split Enz, then in 1986 breaking through the pop stratosphere with the trio Crowded House. But it was the early influence of the Beatles that can be heard throughout Finn's masterful catalogue, with classics like Message To My Girl, Weather With You, Better Be Home Soon , Distant Sun and the iconic Don't Dream It's Over. Dont Dream was covered by U2 as a tribute to freedom and Alexei Navalny's widow. Recently, Neil was inspired to reform his beloved band Crowded House , and as is often the case with the Finns, has become a family affair- adding sons Liam (guitar) and Elroy (drums) to the line up. From a small town in New Zealand to pop superstardom, Neil Finn brings his life story and musical journey to Spin Sonic Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Lost On You" singer, LP, recounts the key musical moments in their life- rising from sought after songwriter to hugely successful artist in their own right. But it was immense influence of cult singer Jeff Buckley and his untimely death that inspired LP to pursue and ultimately achieve a lifetime dream of pop stardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapper Killer Mike recounts how Ice Cube’s music and message inspired him as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hip Hop star. After making his mark with Outkast, Run The Jewels, and as a solo artist, Killer Mike goes on to live out his childhood dream by recording with and earning the respect and friendship of his musical hero, Ice Cube. Passionate, honest, and hilarious, Killer Mike takes us on an unforgettable journey through the key moments of his life and career, and the indelible impact that Ice Cube has him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1985 Bob Guccione Jr. launched an alternative music magazine- SPIN- going up against Rolling Stone, commercial radio and the music establishment itself. Focusing on alternative genres and artists, SPIN quickly became an important cultural influencer and played a key role in discovering and launching countless artists. Nearly 40 years later, Guccione Jr. delves back into the early days of SPIN and the important role he and SPIN played in breaking Nirvana and Sinead O'Connor and countless others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices